Karnataka gears up to tackle heavy rains, Dy CM Shivakumar directs deputy commissioners to take action

As heavy rains lashed parts of Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has assured citizens that the government is fully prepared to address any emergencies. Speaking to the media on Friday, Shivakumar outlined the proactive measures being taken by the state to manage the situation and told the media that all deputy commissioners have…

IndiGo Airlines extends damp-lease deal for 2 B777-300ER aircraft with Turkish Airlines

The aviation regulator, DGCA, has granted IndiGo a one-time three-month extension to operate two Boeing 777 aircraft leased from Turkish Airlines. The planes can be used until August 31, 2025, instead of the requested extension till November 30. The DGCA gave this final extension to avoid disrupting flights and inconveniencing passengers, after IndiGo agreed to…

SEPC Engineering awarded $8.9 million contract in UAE

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29: Chennai-based SEPC Ltd’s wholly owned UAE subsidiary has received an order worth $8.9 million (Rs 75.6 crore) for constructing and installing 4 units of 45,000-litre capacity steel tanks from Lauren Engineers & Constructors INC, United Arab Emirates. The contract awarded on May 27 marks key global expansion for the company….

Civil defence mock drills under ‘Operation Shield’ rescheduled for May 31 across Indo-Pak border states

The Government of India has rescheduled the civil defence mock drills under ‘Operation Shield’ to May 31, 2025. Initially slated for May 29, the large-scale emergency preparedness exercise was postponed due to “administrative reasons,” according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The high-alert drills, aimed at testing India’s readiness against aerial threats such as…

Central Govt Pensioners: Retired NPS subscribers with 10 years of service can claim additional benefits under UPS; check last date to apply, claim process

The Finance Ministry today (Friday, May 30, 2025) said that the central government NPS subscribers who retired on or before March 31, 2025, with a minimum 10 years of qualifying service, or their legally wedded spouse, can claim the following additional benefits under Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), over and above the NPS benefits already claimed….